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🌱 What Troutman families should know before swimming at Lake Norman State Park

Troutman, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Troutman! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Troutman families should know before swimming at Lake Norman State Park
  • How a Troutman-trained gymnast made Iredell history at Summer Games

Also on today's calendar: Iredell County Rodeo - Saturday.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakes, beaches, fishing spots and swimming holes to explore near Charlotte (charlotteobserver.com) — Lake Norman State Park in Troutman is highlighted as a prime summer spot, with swimming, paddling, fishing, and boat rentals available along miles of shoreline. The guide also rounds up other nearby lakes, rivers, and parks around the Charlotte region, giving Troutman residents plenty of options for day trips and water fun within a short drive.
   

• Iredell County athletes thrive at 2026 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games (iredellfreenews.com) — Iredell County Special Olympics athletes, including those training at KPAC Gym in Troutman, brought home an impressive haul of medals from the 2026 North Carolina Summer Games in Raleigh. From the county’s first-ever state-level gymnast to swimmers, bowlers, powerlifters, and Unified volleyball players, competitors celebrated personal bests, new friendships, and powerful stories of perseverance and inclusion.
   

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Multi Unit Restaurant Manager in Troutman. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Statesville

  • Statesville Kiwanis Club awards additional college scholarships (iredellfreenews.com)
  • Target To Anchor New 128,000-Sq-Ft Retail Hub at Gateway at Broad in Statesville (kiss951.com)
  • Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic raises more than $156K for nurse education (mooresvilletribune.com)

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Ok Troutman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Troutman

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